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The primary difference between a Nova and a mixed Binary is the former's more intense emphasis on combined-arms training and deployment. The result is that when working together a Nova will outperform a mixed Binary, however if forced to operate separately its constituent parts will be less effective than their standard counterparts.<ref name=FMWC12/><ref name=FMCC10/> | The primary difference between a Nova and a mixed Binary is the former's more intense emphasis on combined-arms training and deployment. The result is that when working together a Nova will outperform a mixed Binary, however if forced to operate separately its constituent parts will be less effective than their standard counterparts.<ref name=FMWC12/><ref name=FMCC10/> | ||
| − | The [[Star Commander]] of the 'Mech Star commands the entire Nova and is usually referred to as a [[Nova Commander]].<ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG, p. 201</ref> Nova Commanders have slightly more authority than normal Star Commanders but still less than that of a [[Star Captain]].<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 14</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 11</ref> | + | The [[Star Commander]] of the 'Mech Star commands the entire Nova and is usually referred to as a [[Nova Commander]].<ref>''Classic BattleTech RPG, p. 201</ref> Nova Commanders have slightly more authority than normal Star Commanders but still less than that of a [[Star Captain]]. The other Star in the formation is led by a regular Star Commander who answers to the Nova Commander.<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 14</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', p. 11</ref> |
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Description
A Nova is a special type of Star military formation used by the Clans. Also known as a double-Star, Novas are the only major change from the standard Clan military structure which has been adopted by every single Clan for their touman.[1][2] In effect a Nova is a mixed Binary as it combines a Star of OmniMechs with a Star of Elementals, an arrangement which provides Clan military leaders additional firepower for assaults against fortifications or in constricted environments.[3]
The primary difference between a Nova and a mixed Binary is the former's more intense emphasis on combined-arms training and deployment. The result is that when working together a Nova will outperform a mixed Binary, however if forced to operate separately its constituent parts will be less effective than their standard counterparts.[1][2]
The Star Commander of the 'Mech Star commands the entire Nova and is usually referred to as a Nova Commander.[4] Nova Commanders have slightly more authority than normal Star Commanders but still less than that of a Star Captain. The other Star in the formation is led by a regular Star Commander who answers to the Nova Commander.[5][6]